Comming back to HH

[ReAnimate Studios]

Hey folks, I'm north east of England based (York) and I'm looking at getting back in to the Horus Heresy.

 

I've been out of the loop since book 3 was released so been gone a far old while.

 

I'm looking at starting a collecting Sons of Horus. It's a legion I've always loved but been too intimidated by the colour scheme.

 

However I feel I will now be able to give a good effort and do these guys justice. Unfortunately when I left the hobby last time I sold all by books etc.

 

So I am asking what kind of points are aged at the moment, what units are good and what should be avoided?

 

I'm looking at running a fellblade as the backbone of the army as I love the model (if it is a viable option)

 

Any suggestions on getting to a solid base for my army would be much appriciated.

 

Many thanks in advance :)

[Brother Styphus]

Your army gets a crazy bonus for outnumbering the enemy, so you might want to plan around that, or at the least take full tactical squads just in case they get into a scrap. Assault marines and destroyers (recently buffed in FAQ) are bulky, so count as more bodies than there actually are.

 

SoH rites of war are good, and gove good tactical flexibility. Your back line being relentless means you can take heavy weapons squads (super volkite especislly) and keep them mobile in your backfield, and your mod to front line zones getting movement bonuses are nasty.

 

Yeah, Falchions are cool. Might be overkill most of the time. If you want your army to work in 40k as well, the Falchions are the best SM superheavy due to blast nerfs.

[ReAnimate Studios]

So I was looking at something like this? Will add in a few rhinos, a storm eagle for the terminators and maybe some devastated to bring up to 3000 points.

 

At 2500 I will drop the scouts and invest in transports. Do you think this would work?

 

++ Crusade (Legiones Astartes: Age of Darkness Army List) [2410pts] ++

 

+ HQ +

 

Ezekyle Abaddon [215pts]: Combi-bolter, Power Sword

 

Praetor, Legion [150pts]: Artificer Armour, Combi-weapon, Iron Halo, On Foot, Power Weapon

. Chainsword or Combat Blade: Combat Blade

 

+ Elites +

 

Destroyer Squad, Legion [325pts]: Jump Packs

. Destroyer Sergeant, Legion

. . Chainsword or Combat Blade: Combat Blade

. Destroyer Space Marine, Legion

. . Chainsword or Combat Blade: Combat Blade

. Destroyer Space Marine, Legion

. . Chainsword or Combat Blade: Combat Blade

. Destroyer Space Marine, Legion

. . Chainsword or Combat Blade: Combat Blade

. Destroyer Space Marine, Legion

. . Chainsword or Combat Blade: Combat Blade

. Destroyer Space Marine, Legion

. . Chainsword or Combat Blade: Combat Blade

. Destroyer Space Marine, Legion

. . Chainsword or Combat Blade: Combat Blade

. Destroyer Space Marine, Legion

. . Chainsword or Combat Blade: Combat Blade

. Destroyer Space Marine, Legion

. . Chainsword or Combat Blade: Combat Blade

. Destroyer Space Marine, Legion

. . Chainsword or Combat Blade: Combat Blade

 

Justaerin Terminator Squad , Compulsory [300pts]: Chainfist, 5x Combi-Weapon, 5x Justaerin Terminators

 

+ Troops +

 

Reconnaissance Squad, Legion [235pts]: Cameleoline, Nuncio-Vox, Power Armour, 9x Space Marines, Legion

. Sergeant, Legion: Bolter

 

Tactical Squad, Legion , Compulsory [125pts]: 9x Tactical Space Marines, Legion

. Tactical Sergeant, Legion: Bolter

 

Tactical Squad, Legion , Compulsory [125pts]: 9x Tactical Space Marines, Legion

. Tactical Sergeant, Legion: Bolter

 

+ Fast Attack +

 

Reaver Attack Squad [435pts]: Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, Power Weapon, 14x Reavers

 

+ Allegiance +

 

Legion and Allegiance: XVI: Sons of Horus, Traitor

 

Rite of War

 

+ Lords of War +

 

Horus the Warmaster [500pts]

 

++ Total: [2410pts] ++

 

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[Pearson73]

As you mention, transports are definitely needed to make sure everyone survives to reach targets.

 

I'd also say that having a Praetor, Abaddon and Horus is overkill on the character front, I would either remove the Praetor completely or swap him for a consul of some sort, perhaps a Medicae for the Justaerin and the commanders? This could also allow for the Destroyers to be given missile launchers. Having power weapons on every Reaver might not be a good idea, as they're likely to take casualties, so it's useful to have a few expendable guys in the squad.

 

Also, nice to see another Yorkshireman!

[Gorgoff]

Why do pay 235 points for Recons?

[ReAnimate Studios]

Why do pay 235 points for Recons?

I was taking them for out flank, but completely missed that horus gives any unit in reserve out flank. So I would probably change them to regular marines and use additional points towards the transports

[ReAnimate Studios]

As you mention, transports are definitely needed to make sure everyone survives to reach targets.

 

I'd also say that having a Praetor, Abaddon and Horus is overkill on the character front, I would either remove the Praetor completely or swap him for a consul of some sort, perhaps a Medicae for the Justaerin and the commanders? This could also allow for the Destroyers to be given missile launchers. Having power weapons on every Reaver might not be a good idea, as they're likely to take casualties, so it's useful to have a few expendable guys in the squad.

 

Also, nice to see another Yorkshireman!

I'm actually Irish, been living in Yorkshire for the last 7/8 years now :)

 

Is there much of a 30k scene about? I've not played in years. With the release of 8th everyone in my local community switched. Sadly I followed trend. Initially really like 8th. But then with all the imperial soup lists (and there equivalent) appearing I realised I despised the meta/scene and would much rather play games for the pleasure/thematic as opposed to power gaming......

 

The plus side is I am a better painter now and can start painting a new army :D

[Pearson73]

 

As you mention, transports are definitely needed to make sure everyone survives to reach targets.

 

I'd also say that having a Praetor, Abaddon and Horus is overkill on the character front, I would either remove the Praetor completely or swap him for a consul of some sort, perhaps a Medicae for the Justaerin and the commanders? This could also allow for the Destroyers to be given missile launchers. Having power weapons on every Reaver might not be a good idea, as they're likely to take casualties, so it's useful to have a few expendable guys in the squad.

 

Also, nice to see another Yorkshireman!

I'm actually Irish, been living in Yorkshire for the last 7/8 years now

 

Is there much of a 30k scene about? I've not played in years. With the release of 8th everyone in my local community switched. Sadly I followed trend. Initially really like 8th. But then with all the imperial soup lists (and there equivalent) appearing I realised I despised the meta/scene and would much rather play games for the pleasure/thematic as opposed to power gaming......

 

The plus side is I am a better painter now and can start painting a new army

 

 

Well fancy that!

 

There's a very active scene in Hull, though that's rather a trek for an evening's gaming. I know of a couple of clubs more York way, though I don't think there's much 30k going on there; guess it's always worth asking the chaps at your GW if they know any groups.

[ReAnimate Studios]

 

 

 

As you mention, transports are definitely needed to make sure everyone survives to reach targets.

 

I'd also say that having a Praetor, Abaddon and Horus is overkill on the character front, I would either remove the Praetor completely or swap him for a consul of some sort, perhaps a Medicae for the Justaerin and the commanders? This could also allow for the Destroyers to be given missile launchers. Having power weapons on every Reaver might not be a good idea, as they're likely to take casualties, so it's useful to have a few expendable guys in the squad.

 

Also, nice to see another Yorkshireman!

I'm actually Irish, been living in Yorkshire for the last 7/8 years now

 

Is there much of a 30k scene about? I've not played in years. With the release of 8th everyone in my local community switched. Sadly I followed trend. Initially really like 8th. But then with all the imperial soup lists (and there equivalent) appearing I realised I despised the meta/scene and would much rather play games for the pleasure/thematic as opposed to power gaming......

 

The plus side is I am a better painter now and can start painting a new army

Well fancy that!

 

There's a very active scene in Hull, though that's rather a trek for an evening's gaming. I know of a couple of clubs more York way, though I don't think there's much 30k going on there; guess it's always worth asking the chaps at your GW if they know any groups.

I'm about an hour away from Hull I wouldn't mind the occasional commute for some decent games :)

 

Asking in my local GW though..... Never even occurred for me to do that! Great idea thanks :)

[Pearson73]

 

 

I'm about an hour away from Hull I wouldn't mind the occasional commute for some decent games

 

Asking in my local GW though..... Never even occurred for me to do that! Great idea thanks

 

 

The main gaming club there is Hull's Angels, they've got a Facebook page for the club in general and one for 30k players too, Tuesday and Thursday are club nights, I believe; they're a frindly bunch with really decent tables to play on.

 

Hopefully they'll have a few ideas closer to home, though I know the Hull GW were pretty hazy with 30k.

 

I'm only infrequently around in Hull, but if you ever fancy a game, shoot me a pm, I always like a day in York too.